- Enrollment
- 1,733
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St Joseph, MO
Bode Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bode Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292706001646
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bode Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in St Joseph · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bode Middle has class sizes larger than 89% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bode Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in St Joseph, MO.
School address
District: St. Joseph · Missouri
NCES ID 292706001646 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Bode Middle held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 35.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 292706001646 · St Joseph, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 16.3:1 · 37.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High (1,733 students)
Bode Middle held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 35.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Bode Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High
Central High
1,733 students
- Benton High 682
Benton High
682 students
- Lafayette High 644
Lafayette High
644 students
- Carden Park El 638
Carden Park Elem
638 students
- Oak Grove Elem 502
Oak Grove Elem
502 students
- This school 488
Bode Middle
488 students
What this shows Bode Middle reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bode Middle compares
Bode Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 19% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Missouri - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,067
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 488 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
118
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 10.2%
African American 8.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.1%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Bode Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for St. Joseph reports $12,067 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bode Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carden Park Elem | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bode Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~488 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bode Middle
How many students attend Bode Middle?
Bode Middle has 488 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St Joseph, MO. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bode Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bode Middle is 16.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bode Middle?
37.2% of students at Bode Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bode Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bode Middle is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in St Joseph, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bode Middle?
Bode Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bode Middle rank among middle schools in St Joseph?
By Resource Investment Index, Bode Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in St Joseph, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in St Joseph on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Joseph?
Besides Bode Middle, St. Joseph also operates Central High (1,733 students), Benton High (682 students), and Lafayette High (644 students). See the St. Joseph district page for the complete list.